Uzbekistan 6 days private tour Tas-Khiva-Buk-Sam-Tas

Day 1 · Arrival in Tashkent

1. 1

   Tashkent

   Passing by

   Enjoy the view of Tashkent upon arrival while transport takes you to your hotel.

Overnight in high rated center located Tashkent Hotel 3-4*

Day 2 · Fly Tashkent-Urgench, transfer Urgench-Khiva, sightseeing khiva

1. 1

   Stop 1

   2 hours

   transfer to Tashkent Airport Domestic Termina, Fly Tashkent-Urgench

2. 2

   Itchan Kala

   30 min Admission not included

   Upon arrival in Urgench, transfer to old city khiva (Itchan Kala) which has a history that spans over two millennia. The inner town has 26 hectares and was built according to the ancient traditions of Central Asian town building, as a regular rectangle (650 by 400 meters) elongated from south to north and closed by brick fortification walls that are up to ten meters high. Ichan Kala was the site of the khan's palace. High officials and clergy and rich merchants used to live here. The ordinary people, small merchants, craftsmen and peasants lived in Dishan Kala.

3. 3

   Citadel Kunya-ark

   one hour Admission not included

   The Kunya Ark is a fortified citadel at the heart of Khiva, nestled against the western ramparts of the Ichan Kala immediately north of the city's west gate. Originally built as early as the 12th century, the nucleus of its current layout was first constructed by Arang Khan (r. 1688-94). The Ark is the largest of Khiva's myriad buildings.

4. 4

   Pakhlavan Makhmud Mausoleum

   40 min Admission not included

   Pahlavan Mahmud is a local poet and philosopher who was famous for his heroic strength and the ability to heal people. Originally the construction of the mausoleum was very modest but soon there was built khanaka and mosque where pilgrims said their prayer. Later the building was rebuilt into a magnificent construction with the largest dome in the city, covered with blue tiles.

5. 5

   Juma Mosque

   20 min Admission not included

   Khiva's Juma, or Friday Mosque is located almost at the heart of the Ichan Kala (old city)—a fitting location as the name of the ruling Khan would have been read aloud here during Friday prayers.

6. 6

   Stop 6

   40 min Admission not included

   The Islam-Khodja complex stands to the southeast of the main east-west street in Khiva's Ichan-Kala (old city) and includes a madrasa and minaret. The site is named after Islam Khodja, the grand vizier (and also first cousin) of Muhammad Rahmi Bahadur II.

7. 7

   Stone Palace (Tash Khauli)

   40 min Admission not included

   Located in the eastern part of Ichan-Kala, Tash-Khauli Palace built in 1830 - 1838 is an example of Khorezm architectural grandeur of those times. The palace was built by order of Allakuli-Khan.

8. 8

   Kalta Minor Minaret

   30 min Admission not included

   The minaret is well regarded, thanks to its unique decor and its incompleteness. The Kalta-minor is a unique minaret completely covered with glazed tile and majolica.

   It was commissioned in 1851 by Mohammed Amin Khan, the ruler of Khiva, as an architectural marvel intended to rise over 70 meters. But the construction stopped at a height of 29 m, which is why the name the Kalta-minor (or Short minaret) was assigned to it.

Overnight in high rated center located Khiva 3* or boutique hotel

Day 3 · Khiva-Bukhara by car or train (you choose)

1. 1

   Bukhara

   6 hours

   Free time in Khiva, afternoon train Khiva-Bukhara 6 Hours,

   or

   car transfer Khiva-Bukhara 6 Hours, free time in Bukhara (you choose)

Overnight in high rated center located Bukhara 3* or boutique hotel

Day 4 · sightseeing Bukhara, Afternoon train to Samarkand

1. 1

   Lyab-i-Hauz

   one hour Admission not included

   Built in the 16th - 17th centuries, Lyab-i Hauz Ensemble is still one of the major Bukhara squares.

   Lyab-i Hauz Ensemble is probably the most popular Bukhara tourist attraction, often used as a rest stop, thanks to its grandness, tranquility and old age. Lyab-i Hauz is located in the southeast shakhristan near the main Bukhara trade street.

2. 2

   Great Minaret of the Kalon

   1 h 30 min Admission not included

   The Kalyan Minaret is the last surviving fragment of the Kara-khanid era mosque built by Mohammad Arslan Khan in 1127, predating the Mongol conquests. Standing tall at 45.6 meters, this unlikely survivor of the city's early days—which so astonished Genghis Khan that he refused to order its destruction—continues to serve as the centerpiece of the city at the Po-i-Kalyan square.

3. 3

   Bolo Hauz Mosque

   20 min

   The Bolo Hauz stands opposite the Ark Fortress in a Kosh arrangement with the resistance between them. Its name means "above the pool", referring to the octagonal hauz, or artificial pond, located directly in front of it. Begun in 1712, early in the reign of Abu'l-Faiz Khan (r. 1711-47), it is one of the last and finest of Bukhara's major buildings prior to the modern era. Tour conducted from outside.

4. 4

   Ark of Bukhara

   1 h 30 min Admission not included

   The Ark, a royal town-within-a-town, is Bukhara’s oldest structure, it was home to the rulers of Bukhara for over a millennium. The Ark is as old as Bukhara itself. The founding of the original fortress is blurred in antiquity, but it was certainly the focus around which developed the medieval town.

5. 5

   Lyab-i-Hauz

   one hour Admission not included

   Late afternoon transfer to Bukhara train Station in Kagan 15km, train to Samarkand, upon arrival transfer to hotel

6. 6

   Samarkand

   3 hours

   Late afternoon transfer to Bukhara train Station in Kagan 15km, train to Samarkand (subject to availability), upon arrival transfer to hotel

Overnight in high rated center located Samarkand 3* or boutique hotel

Day 5 · Sightseeing Samarkand

1. 1

   Gur Emir Mausoleum

   40 min Admission not included

   Gur Emir Mausoleum – As a conqueror there are few that are Tamerlane’s equal, both in territory and legacy left. Today one can visit his tomb in the beautifully reconstructed Gur-Emir Mausoleum (1404-1405, 15-17 centuries) and reflect on his life while looking at the largest piece of jade (greenstone) in the world.

2. 2

   Registan

   1 h 30 min Admission not included

   Registan became the city square when life in Afrosiab stopped. Since that time Registan was reconstructed several times. Today it is surrounded by the three medreses Ulugbek, Sherdor and Tillokori.

3. 3

   Bibi Khanym Mosque

   30 min Admission not included

   Bibi-Khanym Mosque – named after the wife of Temur and built between 1399-1404 – is one of best-known architectural attractions of Central Asia. The Mosque was erected on Timur's order after his combat of Delhi. The Minaret of the Mosque was supposed to be the tallest.

4. 4

   Siab Bazaar

   40 min

   Siab Bazaar in Samarkand is still as impressive as it was many years ago. Its abundant produce and handicrafts is evidence of the natural wealth of Uzbekistan and its people’s talents and diligence.

5. 5

   Shah-i-Zinda

   one hour Admission not included

   Shakhi-Zinda Ensemble – (IX) situated on southeastern mound of Afrosiab. This architectural complex consists of 44 tombs in more than 20 mausoleums. The greatest significance of Shah E Zinda is that he was the First cousin of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and resembles the Prophet the most.

6. 6

   Ulugh Beg Observatory

   50 min Admission not included

   Ulugbek's Observatory – observatory of Timur's grandson. Only the foundations remain but it is truly extraordinary. Ulugbek was an astronomer, scientist and architect. His scientific and astronomical discoveries greatly advanced knowledge in these fields. The only thing that was preserved is a part of huge sextant – major astronomic instrument, the lowest part of which was in a deep trench (11km).

Overnight in high rated center located Samarkand 3* or boutique hotel

Day 6 · Train Samarkand-Tashkent, Sightseeing Tashkent, Depart to final destination

1. 1

   Tashkent

   3 hours

   Transfer to Samarkand train station, early morning train to Tashkent (subject to availability), upon arrival meet your guide & driver and start Tashkent sightseeing

2. 2

   Alisher Navoiy Theater

   20 min Admission not included

   Designed by Alexey Shchusev, the building of the theater was built in 1942-1947 and was opened to the public, celebrating the 500th anniversary of the birth of Alisher Navoi.

   A tour of this facility is conducted outside the building.

3. 3

   Stop 3

   1 h 30 min Admission not included

   One of the spiritual monuments of Tashkent is the Khazrati-Imam ensemble, popularly called Khast-Imam. The square is located in the heart of the old city.

   The complex consists of Tillya Sheikh mosque, Abu Bakr Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum, Barak Khan madrasah and Imam al-Bukhari Islamic Institute.

4. 4

   Stop 4

   one hour Admission not included

   The Tashkent metro was the first underground in Central Asia. It was completed and opened in 1977.

   All stations have their own unique architectural appearance: marble, granite, rows of columns, colorful bas-reliefs, ganch, etc.

5. 5

   Amir Temur Square

   40 min

   Central to the modern city, Amir Timur Square is a lush, green space with plenty of flowers and fountains. In the center of the square you will find a statue of Tamerlane on horseback.

6. 6

   Uzbekistan State Museum of Applied Art

   one hour Admission not included

   The State Museum of Applied Art and Handicrafts History of Uzbekistan provides an excellent introduction to Uzbek history and culture. Centrally located in Tashkent, it displays more than 7,000 examples of traditional folk art. These include a range of mediums from decorative glass to porcelain and fabrics, all dating from the first half of the 19th century to the present.

7. 7

   Tashkent

   15 min

   Transfer to Tashkent International Airport for outbound flight